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Newspaper

Washington Post

Location

Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America

Date

Jun 16, 1908

Page

10

Nineteen Persons Treated For Hydrophobia In Stout Case

The article reports that nineteen people were treated for hydrophobia after dog bites, with health officials urging muzzling of all dogs to stamp out rabies. It notes many cases involve children, describes actions by Health Officer Woodward, and quotes Dr George Hart on eradicating the disease through public muzzling laws and enforcement challenges.

Health Office Woodward Cecil French Reno Road Chevy Chase George H Hart United States Publc

Let the Dogs Alone Flour Post

The notice argues against sensational rabies coverage and calls for humane treatment of animals. It cites many dog bite and disease figures, urges responsible reporting, and warns parents about sensationalism while advocating practical, nonfearful public guidance.

Community drives Tag Playgrounds Fund in Washington

Funds collected across government departments flow to the Washington Playground Association with thanks from committee heads. A chamber of contributors including local firms and manufacturers supported the Tag Parade effort, while a river cruise on the Jamestown steamer drew a large crowd for the children's charity event.

Simmes Bank Sleman Washington Dst Laval Marine Thousan Giei Chris Ats Rawess and Son Paris Rawess and Son Paris of Sa Ucday CFSB Conram Nithinat Publishing Conpant Judd’ & Betseder Thomas Tayi Ab Wi A & Berry Pope Marat Compiny Conk & Stud Tu Howard Printing Compania Crane Printing Company Elenore Taxi Jcale Company RP Andreas Company Jamestown Norfok and Washington Steamboats Company

Currency Act Applies Virginia Debates Reform Banking System

Secretary of the Treasury Cortelyou explains emergency currency law and banking associations formation. Washington first to apply for banking currency under the act. details on capital requirements and bond eligibility outlined as officials work out procedures. Colonial Virginia prize and University of Virginia honors noted, with staff appointments and awards reported from Charlottesville.

Washington District of Columbia Secretary of the Treasury

Gould interests face receivership costs in rail line dispute

Attorney James Chadiourne of New York reveals Gould interests amid a Wheeling and Lake Erie scandal. Movements threaten termination of the Wabash line and possible two thirds of the assets. officials fear mounting expenses and shifts in control as receivers test the situation.

Wassagien Post Pitsburg Gould Tnday James 41 Chadiourne New Fork Cuples

Bank in London to Quit

A London bank plans to withdraw its operations following a special meeting on June 16. The decision, linked to changes in capital and ownership, moves toward restructuring under new leadership and a wider national framework.

BANK London

Big Airship to Be Tested for Record Speeds

Report of a forthcoming airship test by a prominent company and balloonists inspired by Count Zeppelin. The craft, about 48 by 46 feet, will have two independent motors delivering 1,240 horsepower, aiming for speeds up to 1,400 miles per hour and a 60 hour endurance with room for wireless reception and sleeping quarters. It can ascend to 4,060 feet with a lifting capacity over sixteen tons and carries ballast across sixteen compartments.

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Evelyn Thaw Visits Courtroom Amid Dinner Request

Special to The Washaton Poat from Poughkeepsie June 1 Evelyn Thaw visited the court today during a dinner break as lawyers asked that news of her visit not be published. Darol O Reilly said Evelyn Thaw will remain William Thaw’s wife despite opposition from the Shaw family and Mrs Thaw’s own stance.

Darol O Reilly Evelyn Thaws M O Reilly Wiliam Thaw Shiw Esélyn Llatwahé Isarry

Alabama Plant Resumes at Ensley After Shutdown

Tarringham Alabama June 15 the big rail mill of United States Steel at Ensley resumed operations today. The plant has a daily capacity of 140 tons of finished rails. Within a month furnaces and mines have resumed in the district putting 8000 men to work.

Tarringham Ala United States Steel Corporation Ensley

Yale May Honor Morgan By Honorary Degree

New Haven Conn June 16 report says Morgan may be awarded the honorary LL D at Yale University commencement next week. Morgan has been abroad and is en route to the United States. university authorities have not confirmed the report or denied it.

New Haven J Pierpont Morgan Yale University Morgan

Miller sues Norfolk and Portsmouth Traction for insult

Hugh Gordon Miller of New York sues the Norfolk and Portsmouth Traction Company for five thousand dollars damages claiming an assault and insult while a passenger on a traction car. The case opened in the United States district court in Norfolk with Judge Purnell of North Carolina presiding and Judge Waddill to testify as a witness for the plaintiff. Miller previously served as assistant United States attorney for this district.

Muller United States

Roanoke Hatchet Attack Man Escapes Asylum

Roanoke June 15 Aged man identified as Weaver attacked his wife with a hatchet at their home after escaping from the asylum where he had been confined for years. A son heard screams and tried to help. Weaver was arrested and will be returned to the hospital.

Washington Post Roanoke L © Weaver Weaver Asylum For

Blue laws extended restrict Sunday trade in Alexandria

The Washington Post reports Alexandria enforces blue laws delaying Sunday commerce. Police Chief Goods notifies druggists to sell only medicines next Sunday and warns cigar stores to close on the Sabbath. But milk and ice remain exempt. Butcher shops and grocers open Sundays previously for customers are also affected by the crackdown.

Ashington King Street Alexandria Paft

Scholars Get Diplomas in Alexandra Public Schools

First of the commencement exercises at George Washington High School featured awards to top scholars. Charles William Wright received the superintendent’s medal for general excellence. diplomas and cards of honor were presented by Hubert Snowden. Graduation names included Quarles Fletcher Dyson Lapence Pougas Smith and Daniel Bishop Arnud. Later, various grade awards and the Lee School closing exercises were noted alongside a hold up case, fines for disorderly conduct, and the funeral of Robert Matthews with services in Alexandria.

Alexandra George Washington High School Col .R. Ficllin Charles Willam Wright Hubert Snowden Fieldhne Row Diairmaa C Harles Milliam Wight Quarles Fletcher Dyson Lapence Pougas Smith William A Barnett Depew Chances Whales Corbell Caillant Davis Harold Devs Bertrin Dinelt Chapin Ryans Frank Hill John J Johnson Train Londsey Harry Leake Gilbert Viner Josh Owens Willan O Neal Freak Pevertl James Polman Karl Wells William Woolls Watthew Azemai Thomas Hayne Tmiruth Sherat Waware Lari Harry Crilly Maymond Devers Rink Tannen John Games Jahn Igce Thomas Jones Doiglan Lindsey May Mankhin Pat Miller Walt R le Naus Beus Patereen George Pettit Wilam Pasap George PA Hermann Pont J. Roberts N Roberts Willem Topping John Indera Lee School For White Guns

Paper boat sails to Annapolis from St Augustine

George W Johnson, traveling in a twenty foot single sheet newspaper boat, arrived in Annapolis aboard a craft built entirely of newspapers. The voyage covers about 1200 miles from Maine to Florida and California to Alaska. The vessel’s hull is formed by stacked headlines, each chippered and pasted along the exterior.

Sperial Wasiington Annapolie George W Johnson St Augustine Fla New York Annapolis Maine California Alaska Florida

Wife accuses evangelist in $19,000 damages suit

Hattie Risner of Texas sues Baltimore doctors Mhalm Douglas and Henry T Reynolds claiming they conspired with her husband Rev Henry Risner to place her in an asylum. She seeks $10,000 damages, alleging forcible confinement during a bout of good health, and notes habeas corpus proceedings. Trial status unclear.

Baltimore Tyler Lex Alrea Raver Boaner

Askes Absolute Divorce Filed in Rockffield Court

Mrs Annie FR Wight sues for absolute divorce from John T Wright in Circuit Court Rockffield. They wed in May 1801 and she alleges desertion one month later. She seeks to resume the name Annie Ro Brown, as she was a widow at marriage.

Washington Post Rockffield Annie FR Wight John T Wright Ff Iso Annie Ro Brown Wilow Wright

Verdict for Stokes Against Kesapeaky Western Company

Judgment rendered in the Lawcarl Equis Court on June 18 in favor of Thomas Stokes against Kesapeaky Western Company a lumber and real estate operation chartered in Newtown City. Broko suer sought recovery of notes held by him in defense, with damages listed at $500.00.

Fitchmond Heiss Lawcarl Equis Thomas Stokes Kesapeaky Wretern Newtown City Broko

Alabama Rep. Wiley in Critical Condition at Hot Springs

Report from Hot Springs Virginia says Alabama Representative Wiley remains gravely ill in his hotel room. Attendants fear he may not survive the night as doctors monitor his pulse and condition.

Alabama Hot Springs Hia Marshington Wis

Burglary chase ends with escape after gunfire

Early today a band of burglars fled pursued by bloodhounds through the town. A volley of shots followed before the burglars vanished. Four horses were reportedly attacked last night, and a guarded cashbox was taken from the late Senator FoF Moatiend. Local authorities investigate.

Perial Che Washuxton

Helpful Hints for Home Care and Wood Finishes

A garbled plea outlines home maintenance tips including wood finishing with Jap alac products, varnish use to revive old coats, and preservation of metal items. It mentions door and window care, porch protection, and porcelain-like coatings, with scattered references to colors Mahogany Ox Blood and Green. It ends with a note about Leesburg newspaper changes hands.

Governor Dawson III heads north for tuberculosis treatment

Gov Dawson III of West Virginia left for the North Carolina mountains to seek TB treatment in Asheville for several months. The dispatch notes his illness and travel plans as reported from Charleston WoVa on June 1 with limited details.

North Carolina Mountains Charleston Pixs Lina Gm Wom O Dawson West Viirginia Ashevill Chicago Denver Colorado Springs Pueblo Union Pacific & North-Western Missouri River Colorado Pullman Omaha A. L. Armstrong Chestnut Street Philadelphia

Virginia Weddings Tie At Residence In Batery Park Hotel

Predeekshburg couple Warren Blorton and Eselyn Byrd Montagu wed at a private residence with Dr T Lo Pampkis and Rev R Aubre officiating. A fontague was joined by traveling salesman Miles Wayne. Also, Gray Hearne daughter of Mr and Mrs G M Hearne of Montgomery County married recently at Batery Park Hotel Asheville NC with Rex Dr Gilbert Rowe officiating.

Mortgomery County Batery Park Hotel Ashaville Ncg Rex Gilbert Rowe

Howitzers on Record Hike to Alexandria in Rain

The Richmond Howitzers arrived in Harrisonburg this afternoon amid a drenching rain on their march from Staunton to Alexandria. A heavy downpour forced them to camp here for the night. Lieut Gov. Taylor Ellyson accompanies the command which aims to set a record march.

Washington Post Harrisonburg Richmond Howitzers Staunton Alexandria Taylor Ellyson

Obituary notices from Petersburg and Roanoke

Petersburg report says Miss Anna Sta sara died at Petersburg Hospital after a prolonged illness She was born in East England seventy three years ago and came to Petersburg at seventeen Roanoke item notes Miss Maud Kent aged thirty five died at City Hospital from an appendectomy performed days earlier She was daughter of the late Dr James M Kent and is survived by her mother one sister and one brother.

Petersburg Anna Stasara East England Roanoke Maud Kent City Hospital James M Kent Shele

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